in anger

Example Sentences

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"Kicking myself for not mining in anger in 2009," he posted.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

In a post on social media, he said Washington "knew nothing" about the Israeli attack on South Pars, saying it had "violently lashed out" in "anger".

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Toward the past, both men look back with tenderness, humor and a measure of regret, but it is a distinct pleasure of both memoirs that neither man looks back in anger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

But unlike Ohtani, he has yet to swing a bat in anger, entering each game as a pinch-runner or defensive replacement.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

He catches my attention because he’s not shouting in anger or acting wild like the rest of his crew.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold